Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Vignette #18: I Want a BarnClara and I took a side trip to Idyllwild to visit my sister Tricia and her house "on the mountain." It turns out she and her husband John had bought a new property "down in the valley." The more they described it, the more desperate we became to go down and take a look around. My photographer's eye was captivated by their barn and was thrilled to capture it as twilight fell. I would love to take it over and turn it into an art studio and photography gallery.

Vignette #19: Childhood MemoriesI grew up in a house twenty minutes away from Disneyland. During my childhood, we took countless trips to the Magic Kingdom. We took our cousins when they came to visit from Houston. We went on family trips. As teenagers, we created havoc trying to circumvent park rules. I remember E tickets and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Monsanto and Mr. Lincoln. When boarding the monorail to head to Downtown Disney with Clara last week, I turned. And my photographer's eye saw a scene which brought back every single one of those childhood memories. The submarine ride had real mermaids. The Matterhorn had an abominable snowman. In childhood, all things were possible.********************************************************************************My Photographer's Eye is a semi-regular series designed to feature my instagram photography and a brief accompanying narrative. You can see the other vignettes in this series by clicking on this link.

I love your Disneyland picture. When I was small we lived in Orlando and we used to do all the parks in the off season when it was cheaper for residents. I have so many happy memories from it. That is probably why every time we have been in that area we have always sidetracked to Orlando. I wanted to share that with my kids.

I remember the E ticket along with the A-D tickets. I also remember boarding the Matterhorn when the bobsleds weren't connected together, the ride was fast and smooth. No jerking caused by the pull from the 2nd attached car.

I remember all the those old rides, as well and being there with my boyfriend who is now my husband. What great memories.

Great photos Rinda, that barn just seems to glow. Love your memories of Disney - I remember those E tickets, in fact I think I even have one in one of my scrapbooks, although how it didn't get used I'll never know. :)

Maria "Rinda" Ontiveros

Artist & Blogger

2016 Summertime Scavenger Hunt

The List!

1. A "wild heart" - a naturally occurring heart (like the rock above, but it doesn't have to be a rock)2. A footprint or pawprint3. A skeleton, bone or x-ray4. A book or magazine read during 20165. A porch or deck6. A camper (caravan)7. A family gathering8. A drawing, art project, artistic photograph, scrapbook page, greeting card, or art journal page created by you.9. Someone playing with, in, or around water.10. A bicycle11. Fresh produce12. A window13. The moon14. A buffet of food15. A team logo16. A map showing a trip taken during the time period17. Twins18. A supermarket cart, basket or trolley full of groceries 19. A seasonal cocktail or beverage20. Someone laughing21. A photograph of you with a newspaper or calendar page from the time period covered in the Hunt. Note: you may not use a substitute for this item.Alternatives - if you're having trouble finding any of the above, you may substitute from this list (but you may not substitute for item #21):alternative 1: a lighthousealternative 2: a baby (human or animal)